Tax gun purchases to pay for armed guards

April 25, 2013

Since our lawmakers have not had enough backbone to pass even the most basic gun control measures, I would like to propose an idea. I would like to see armed guards at every school, every mall, every public event, every church, and any other place where more than five people gather.

We could train and pay for these men and women by enacting a tax on every gun, ammunition magazine, and box of ammunition sold in the country. Say a $100 tax on each gun, $20 on each magazine, and $1 for each round of ammunition. I think it's a great solution for our gun problem, and it will help with our unemployment situation. Who's with me?